Datasette 1.0a27 Alpha Release Replaces CSRF Tokens with Modern Browser Headers
Published 2026-04-15Ingested 2026-04-16AI-Assisted DevelopmentLow⭐ Timeline Candidate
Summary
Simon Willison released Datasette 1.0a27, the latest alpha version of his open-source tool for exploring and publishing data. The release includes two major changes, the most notable being the replacement of Django-style CSRF form tokens with modern browser header-based protections, a shift Willison detailed in a separate blog post the day prior. Datasette is a widely used tool in the data exploration and publishing space, and Willison is a prominent voice in the AI-assisted development communi
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